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Question: I have had ADHD since childhood and until the last 2 years have managed the symptoms pretty well. Unfortunately my job (whi h I love) is incredibly demanding and I am having poor feedback from my clients and bosses due to my not delivering on time, tardiness and not sitting still during meetings. I tried a friends medication which I know isn't good and it actually helped me so I want to talk to a psychiatrist about getting medication for this problem. I do not need this as a daily thing but a few times a month when I have key deliverables and need to have key meetings in which I am well engaged this will help me I am sure.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like a stimulant medication might be warranted for you. It can help with symptoms of inattention as you describe them. I would recommend Vyvanse or Adderall, immediate release, as needed. Stimulants are dangerous, and are Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule 2 Controlled Substances, which require an in-person evaluation and electronically prescribed prescription from a doctor under careful monitoring. You will have to see a doctor in-person.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
It sounds like a stimulant medication might be warranted for you. It can help with symptoms of inattention as you describe them. I would recommend Vyvanse or Adderall, immediate release, as needed. Stimulants are dangerous, and are Drug Enforcement Agency Schedule 2 Controlled Substances, which require an in-person evaluation and electronically prescribed prescription from a doctor under careful monitoring. You will have to see a doctor in-person.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Remy Koshy
Hi - i am in Los Angeles so need to find someone closer to home for thr evaluation and potential treatment option discussion ... seeing as this has to be done in person, can you refer me to a more local doctor?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
The best approach to find an affordable local doctor is to call your insurance company and ask them for a list of providers in the area who accept your insurance. You will then need to call the providers on this list to see if they are accepting new patients.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
The best approach to find an affordable local doctor is to call your insurance company and ask them for a list of providers in the area who accept your insurance. You will then need to call the providers on this list to see if they are accepting new patients.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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